Product Information

Overview

Automatic Car Adapter links to your car's onboard computer with the connected apps and your iPhone GPS and data plan to give you a better driving experience. Just plug the Automatic LInk Car Adapter into your car's standard data port, typically located under the steering wheel. Connect the Link to the free Automatic iOS app through Bluetooth. No tools required. Your car and iPhone will connect whenever you drive — wirelessly. Automatic is compatible with most gasoline cars manufactured since 1996. Go here to check if it will work with yours.

Drive smarter and save

Using Automatic, you can save up to 30% on gas or $800 per year (based on the average American driver) by learning to make small changes in your driving through real-time audio driving feedback. Know how much you’re spending on gas, your miles-per-gallon versus your car’s EPA rating and more. Compare your drive score with friends and family and see who’s a more careful driver.

24/7 emergency crash response

Protect your loved ones who drive. The Automatic car adapter can detect serious crashes and then alert Automatic’s call center to send emergency services to the location of the crash and notify emergency contacts.

Be empowered at the car mechanic

Diagnose your check engine light when it comes on, and clear it directly from the app if it’s something you can fix yourself, like a loose gas cap. If it’s serious, Automatic will tell you, and you can find nearby mechanics directly in the app.

Have a teen driver?

License+ is a new service for teen drivers and parents. Coach your teen to safe driving: set goals together, stay in touch, and reward progress. Parents can evaluate progress through a web dashboard and weekly emails. No need to be a backseat driver.

Never again forget where you parked

Automatic always remembers where you parked, so you don’t have to. You can also get walking directions back to your car.

Connect your car to the Internet of Things

A few examples: Have your car send an automatic text message to your significant other when you're heading home from work. Or automatically turn up your home thermostat when you leave the office.

Unlock special features in select vehicles

For example, add Siri to most Ford Sync-equipped vehicles. Automatic helps you keep your eyes on the road by wirelessly connecting Ford SYNC with your iPhone to activate SYNC or Siri right from the steering wheel. You can also access customized IFTTT recipes through the SYNC button.

Analyze your data through Web Dashboard

Analyze and see trends in your driving data through Automatic’s Web Dashboard. Go here to try a demo of this tool.

Highlights

Automatically connect to your car with your iPhone whenever you drive

See every trip you take in a timeline and learn about your driving habits

Driving tips help you save hundreds on gas every year

Find out exactly what your car's "check engine" light means

Automatically tell your iPhone where your car is parked after every trip

What's in the Box?

Eco-friendly packaging that turns into a travel cup after you remove the Link

Tech Specs

Other Features: Bluetooth

Height: 1.96 in./5 cm

Width: 0.78 in./2 cm

Weight: 2.6 oz./73.71 g

Length: 1.65 in./4.2 cm

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: RL-10001-0A

UPC or EAN No.: 850018005012

Warranty

Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Manufacturer Note

*Crash Alert only works in the U.S. In a crash, it requires an adequate location (GPS) signal, connection to the Link, and cellular data connection. It cannot contact local authorities or emergency contacts if your Link or iPhone is damaged or disconnected by the crash. The reliability of local emergency services can vary. Automatic cannot guarantee local emergency services will respond to a Crash Alert.

Featured App

Automatic

Automatic turns just about any car into a connected car. Save hundreds on gas, repairs, and even tickets. All you need is the Automatic connected car adapter ($99) available at automatic.com.

• Learn fuel-saving driving habits to save hundreds per year• See what that check engine light means without a trip to the mechanic• Track your car's fuel level and set custom low-fuel warnings• Never forget where you parked• Get free emergency help in a crash

For the new driver:

License+ is part of Automatic and helps newly licensed drivers master driving with the support of a coach! • Complete 100 hours of coached driving with a score of 70 or higher to earn a License+ medal. • Earn badges to show off specific driving skills like smooth braking or highway driving. • Invite someone to be your coach, like a parent, to provide support and share progress. • License+ drivers have access to key Automatic features, including Crash Alert and parking locator.

Almost There

3.0 out of 5 stars

I think this is a great product....when it works. The problem I keep having is the Link and the App do not sync unless I manually
I think this is a great product....when it works. The problem I keep having is the Link and the App do not sync unless I manually go into the app after I stop my trip. I leave the app going in the background, and I can tell that the Link is working fine whenever I break too hard or speed up to quickly. I think after a few more updates, it will be a great product.
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Written by Joshua S from Cookeville

Oct 25, 2013

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Great idea, with room for improvements

3.0 out of 5 stars

This is a great idea and there is a lot of potential here however the product is not quite 'there' yet.

The install process for
This is a great idea and there is a lot of potential here however the product is not quite 'there' yet.

The install process for me was a bit kludgy and I had to re-insert the device to my car OBD II port a few times before it could be recognized by the app. Then, it still would not work right until I restarted my iPhone. Further, in the app, there is supposed to be a crash report feature where you can set it up to notify someone of your choosing in case of an accident, however that feature is no where to be found within the app!

This app will read any fault codes output by your vehicle and tell you what is wrong. It will also let you turn off the 'check engine' light. I have not had any car trouble yet so I haven't had a chance to try this aspect of the device and app.

One feature that is very clearly missing from the app however is the ability to use it as a standard OBD II terminal for advanced programming of vehicle options. My Toyota Prius for example, allows one to program disabling of reverse beeping by entering in some coding when connected to the OBD II port using a text terminal. But, Automatic doesn't allow for this functionality.

I believe this platform has a lot of potential for improvement and am excited to see that they (and third party developers) are able to accomplish with it in the future. I would like display of more real time engine information like RPM, temperature, etc. As it is now, the app is basically meant to not display anything while you drive and only calculates a report for you after you turn off the car.

And because of the fact that my car already gives me most all of the MPG and driving feedback built-in, this add on is not as useful to me than it would be to someone who has a car that doesn't already have these features built-in.
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Written by Tristan T from RICHMOND

Oct 28, 2013

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Great idea, with room for improvements

Perfect example of iPhone's power

5.0 out of 5 stars

This app has allowed me to track and budget for gas, as well as be more aware of how I'm driving. I love the beeps when I accelera
This app has allowed me to track and budget for gas, as well as be more aware of how I'm driving. I love the beeps when I accelerate too hard. I just bought a new car, and this product has helped me adjust to driving it. Pairing was a little difficult, but it's flawless now.
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Great product and works great with my vehicle!

5.0 out of 5 stars

To help you get a picture on how I use Automatic, here's a little about what I use and drive.
I drive a 1999 Honda CR-V LX with
To help you get a picture on how I use Automatic, here's a little about what I use and drive.
I drive a 1999 Honda CR-V LX with 2WD and I use Automatic with my iPhone 5s (A1533).
I have been using Automatic for roughly 6 months now and I have seen a tremendous drop in the number of fill-ups I have to make and it is a great way of keeping track of your driving records. With the Automatic app, you're able to see where you have gone (using your phone's GPS signal), an estimate as to how much gas you use, and engine code reader is unmatched! Many of the OBD-2 readers out there require you to subscribe to their services to be able to decode what is exactly wrong with your stubborn check engine light. It's about my time to service my catalytic converter on the CR-V and it gives a clear and concise display with the engine code, what the code description is, and a little tidbit of information as to how it affects your vehicle and, potentially, your MPGs.
It's a great product! With these times of finding corners to cut from our monthly budgets, Automatic has really saved me an extra 3-5 extra MPGs during my weekly trips and roughly an extra hundred dollars on gas! I highly recommend Automatic!
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Written by John G from Evans

Nov 10, 2014

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Great product and works great with my vehicle!

Good Idea, very bad implementation.

1.0 out of 5 stars

This product would be good if it actually worked. If you buy this you will be very frustrated with trying to get it to connect wit
This product would be good if it actually worked. If you buy this you will be very frustrated with trying to get it to connect with your phone. Even their web site acknowledges the problems (which they blame on Apple). You will need to constantly restart the app, toggle Bluetooth on & off, re-plug in the device and restart you phone. Its just not worth the effort.
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Written by Merchon C from MERRIMACK

Oct 31, 2014

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Good Idea, very bad implementation.

It's Not "Automatic"

1.0 out of 5 stars

I often have to unplug the unit from the car data port to restore connectivity. They should pay me to be a beta tester!

Answer

International support isn't available at this time, and Automatic will only work with cars manufactu
International support isn't available at this time, and Automatic will only work with cars manufactured to be sold in the United States. Using Automatic on foreign cars is "use at your own risk," but most of the features will work except for Crash Alert and fuel prices.
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Maintenance reminders aren't available at this time, but they're coming in a future update. Some peo
Maintenance reminders aren't available at this time, but they're coming in a future update. Some people have taken advantage of the IFTTT integration as a workaround though. There are several IFTTT recipes that can keep track of your overall mileage. You can find more information in the customer community as well.
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Automatic

Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant

Automatic

[Man speaking directly to the camera]

Cars have had powerful computers inside them for years, but that hasn't really improved the way that we drive them. In creating Automatic, we set out to unlock our cars' potential and redefine people's relationship to driving; making it safer, more efficient, and fun.

[Woman walking from her home to her car parked on the street]

We did this by introducing your car to your smartphone.

[Hand holding the matchbook-sized Automatic Link]

It all starts with the Automatic Link.

[Woman plugging the Link under the steering wheel of her car]

Just plug it into your car's data port and follow the simple instructions on-screen. Now, your car and smartphone will connect wirelessly whenever you drive.

[Woman pumping gas at a filling station]

Most people don't realize just how big an impact their driving style can have on fuel efficiency. You can save up to a third on gas with only a few adjustments to how you drive. And Automatic helps you do that, without being a backseat driver.

[Car accelerating quickly from a stop]

It learns about your driving style and gives you subtle audio cues when you do things that waste gas, like accelerating quickly.

[Hand using the Automatic iPhone app]

The app shows your weekly drive score and trip timeline, so you can track your progress and see where to improve. A high score could save you hundreds on gas every year.

[Car slowing down and stopping on the side of the road]

When you drive, Automatic monitors your car's health and warns you if something's wrong. So, if your 'check engine' light comes on, you'll see a description of the problem and possible solutions. You can even clear the light yourself, and save a trip to the mechanic.

[Woman walking away from her car, holding her iPhone]

Because Automatic connects to your car when you drive, it always knows where you parked. Your family can even access that location for seamless car sharing.

[Car driving at dusk on a winding mountain road]

Accidents happen, and far too often there isn't someone there to help. If you're ever in a crash, Automatic alerts 911 with your location. It can even contact your loved ones to let them know what's happened and that help is on the way.

[Man speaking directly to the camera]

We wanted to re-imagine what driving could be, and I think we did that with Automatic. We believe that cars should live up to their potential and that every driver can be a smarter driver. That's why we created Automatic, the Smart Driving Assistant.